2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2006 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2006 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 429 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Rodius. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 2006 SsangYong Rodius has manual transmission. 2006 SsangYong Rodius will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2006 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
Model | Pajero | Rodius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |